The National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes. It includes over 878 federally recognized areas and approximately 27 million acres of National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Scenic and Historic Trails.

National Conservation Lands are part of an active, vibrant landscape where people live, work and play. They offer exceptional opportunities for recreation, solitude, wildlife viewing, exploring history, scientific research, and a wide range of traditional uses.

Why were the National Conservation Lands created?BLM lands were organized in a system to increase awareness of these areas' scientific, cultural, educational, ecological and other values. The National Conservation Lands have four goals:

Protecting and restoring unique resources

Preserving culture and heritage

Maintaining quality of life for a growing generation

Protecting critical habitat

When were the National Conservation Lands created?In June 2000, the BLM's Director created National Conservation Lands to bring BLM's premier designations in to a single system.

What is included in National Conservation Lands?The National Conservation Lands include over 878 federally recognized areas and approximately 27 million acres of National Conservation Areas, National Scenic and Historic Trails, National Monuments, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, and Conservation Lands of the California Desert.